one group of friends that you keep separate from another group for fear of incompatibilty or just lazyness
Peter is my pocket friend.
by Rebekah Browder January 12, 2011
by MrArrozConPollo July 11, 2015
A friend who is not exactly an acquaintance, but, will never be the first hand option to hang out with, invite to social events or chat.
"Did you invite Sarah to go to the mall with us tomorrow?"
"Nah, she's just a back pocket friend, she's not fun to hang out with"
"Nah, she's just a back pocket friend, she's not fun to hang out with"
by Askrankira March 08, 2021
by jackjimmy March 07, 2015
A friend that takes you out of their "pocket" only when it's convenient or beneficial for them, but won't be there for you in need.
by Jo the Hoe January 11, 2022
1) A friend who can spare a few seconds to text sometimes, but not five minutes. Family and real friends always take priority
2) a screen only friendship
2) a screen only friendship
I got a text from my pocket friend but couldn’t answer because I was at dinner with my work friends.
by Ninafriend October 31, 2021